This blog started out as a family blog. The name derives from the fact that, according to the Chinese Zodiac, all the members of my household are Monkeys.
Somehow, my hobbies started taking over, and I finally gave in. You'll still see an occasional "family" post, but mostly, this Monkey likes to show off.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Potential

I bought this adorable red print fabric a few weeks back.

Four yards, so there's plenty to work with, enough for a dress, even. Trouble is, I've really got no idea what I want it to become.

I just know I like it.

I love the big flowers, with their polka-dot centers.

But can I really wear this? Top and bottom? Top only? Maybe something with white accents?

It's a summer-weight cotton, so I'm thinking something simple. With this large print, (flowers are about 2" across) I don't want a lot of small bits and pieces, either.

What about pants? I used to like making and wearing big floral prints as pants. This might look good in clam-digger style. Or that might be way too much. And you're sort of limited on where you can wear red pants with huge black and white flowers on them. Not very work-worthy or sophisticated.

A simple blouse, though, with a white collar, I could see that at work. Something like this, maybe?

About Me

I sew, I knit, I crochet, I bake, I DIY, I weave baskets, and I watch a lot of movies. By day, I'm an accountant. By night, I read more than is good for me, and I try to keep my brain healthy by putting together 1000 piece jigsaw puzzles. I like my life.